1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
But residual deals back then were notoriously stingy, particularly for new talent, so when the series ended its run in 2003, there wasn’t a whole lot of ongoing revenue.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These arthropods are not hunting you; think of it like a run-in with your high-school ex in a grocery store — neither of you wants to be there.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Charlotte pulled away with a 9-2 run in the second half to extend a two-point lead to nine points.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
But residual deals back then were notoriously stingy, particularly for new talent, so when the series ended its run in 2003, there wasn’t a whole lot of ongoing revenue.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
This is not Richardson's first run-in with the law.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These arthropods are not hunting you; think of it like a run-in with your high-school ex in a grocery store — neither of you wants to be there.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Also, visit the National Orchid Garden to see more than 1,000 species of orchids and 2,000 hybrids on display.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Murphy had been jailed since March 2021 when he was arrested on suspicion of killing his wife, Whitney Murphy, at their rural home in 2014 to collect life insurance money.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jones was arrested 15 years after his former teammate’s killing and has pleaded not guilty.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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New encounters could lead to fun flirtations or a mutual attraction that becomes romantic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kate Walsh shared a sweet memory of her first onscreen encounter with Eric Dane on Grey's Anatomy.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In San Mateo County, 20 victims were recovered; in Contra Costa County, 17; and in Santa Clara County, seven victims were recovered, two traffickers arrested, and a firearm seized, according to authorities.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Friday night, Harry and Meghan grabbed dinner at Funke in Beverly Hills, where Meghan celebrated her 44th birthday last August.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Man, like when your hair starts grabbing at your collar.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, Matthew came over to Liz and Derek’s house to bring his dad a favorite snack at that exact moment.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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After Hadick came over from the traditional finance side in 2022, though, Dragonfly shifted its focus, realizing that crypto was quickly converging with fintech.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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People picked up their brushes (or beauty blenders) and followed their favorite creator's routines step-by-step or used their work as inspiration to perfect the craft.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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He’s made no official announcements yet, and the person who picked up a Friday call to his campaign phone line did not answer a question about whether any decisions had been made.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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That had to be God stepping in, because this is going to change our city forever.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Olive oil is used to sauté the vegetables in the first step in the recipe.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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